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Charging battery on TT

Recently I was given a brand new 101 AH battery. It is the typical RV/Marine type rather than a true deep cycle model. I will use it to replace my 3 year old 100 AH deep cycle battery. To celebrate I bought a new super whiz-bang three stage battery c...

rbpru by Explorer II
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Truck to pull TT that's readily available & not too $?

Hi folks. Someone I know wants to upgrade their Class A and they want to get a TT (hopefully something newer $7500-$15000) and they're wondering what a good pickup might be to get. Something that's typically available. Doesn't have to be diesel. Some...

BillW44 by Explorer
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Surge protector

I bought a surge protector for my camper. My question is if it is safe to have a uncovered connection because with the surge protector the length makes the connection outside the box. Thanks

Still looking, need tall interior, but half ton towable

I've been researching for a while now and it's looking like I'll be purchasing my first travel trailer in about 7 months or so. I'm running into issues however. I have 3 small kids so I will be buying a bunkhouse, preferably with a slide. I'm trying ...

a_tack by Explorer
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Moving on from TC's

For now anyways...Plan is to get a smaller older one down the road that I can take on fishing/boating trips without the Wife.Ultimately our Adventurer 910db was just not fun to drive when on bad roads, windy, etc. and also had reservations about towi...

Area13 by Explorer
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trailer and tow vehicle too long

I saw last night some u-tube shows talking about some states having maximum tow lengths for the combined length of a toy-hauler trailer plus the tow vehicle, for example Oregon at 65 feet. If your unit exceeds this maximum you need to purchase a spe...

schoonod by Explorer
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Need to rent a tow vehicle.

Ideas for renting a truck for some long distance (5 to 8 hour drives from home) towing of my trailer?Hertz Equipment Rentals has like a 100 mile range and said they would let me go to my local camp since there's a Hertz less than 100 from that locati...

Clothes Storage ideas

Hi there, We are a family of 6 and our hybrid is starting to get a little tight spacewise as the kids are getting older and now they want to bring our dog along. I am looking for ideas or suggestions for ways to store our clothes? Right now we use o...

parts for awnings?

I have a motorized awning and its seems like the dampening spring are sticking. I would like to replace but have not found a great place to get parts other than dealer. Anyone have any help here? Awning shutters when opening or closing. This is a 17'...

ZeeLet50 by Explorer
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Torklift tie downs and quick connect update

I have a little info on Torklift tie downs. I recently went from my 2011 chevy 3500 srw long bed to a 2017 3500 srw long bed pickup. I was disappointed when I called torklift and tech support told me they hadn't been about to confirm fit for the ti...

Filling DEF tank GMC

For those of us with GMC diesel trucks. How hard is it to pour a 2 gallon jug of DEF in the under hood fill area ? What works for you ? I know major truck stops have it on tap but what if I want to fill at home. Do you use a funnel or transfer pump....

JCK by Explorer
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New Tires needed

We have a 2007 Utah CP that we are looking to replace the tires on....figure they are 10 years old and should be replaced even though there are absolutely no signs of sidewall cracks or tread wear. Looking for recommendations on brands....too many ho...

Chairs that spin and have reclining feet pad?

I'm trying to find a chair that will allow us to sit at the table, but also spin and raise a foot-pad in the isle up enough to relax. I've seen some that work with the basement, where the clearance is enough because the table sits higher due to rais...

monkey44 by Nomad II
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